Question

Roots are not only responsible for absorption of water and minerals for plants but also for food storage.How?

Answer 1

The absorption of water by plants is essential for various metabolic activities. Land plants get their water supply from soil which serves as the source of water and [minerals]. The way in which water from soil enters roots, particularly to the root xylem, is called "mechanism of water absorption". Both active and passive absorption have been proposed for mechanism of water absorption.This process is known as Conduction

Answer 2

Some roots have tubor in which they store their food